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advocates

  • plural
    of advocate.
    advocate
    verb (used with object)
    to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
  • present tense form
    of advocate (3rd person singular).
    advocate
    verb (used with object)
    to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.

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Even ardent advocates of the devices, called Intelligent Speed Assistance, say they know capping a car’s speed can raise concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Denis O'Brien, founder of The Repair Campaign, which advocates for reparations for slavery for Caribbean nations, said the UK government "must stop obfuscating and give a full and formal apology now".

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

At the moment, none have received approval, although advocates expect at least one panel kit to be cleared by the end of the year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

To diversify some of this exposure and protect against a lasting downturn in the sector, Lerner advocates the U.K. equity market where tech contributes less than 1% of the aggregate CFROI.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

The final stage has been dubbed by some advocates as the “period of invisible punishment.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander